Watchmen

Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons

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A collection of 12 comic book issues.

This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin.

One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.

Published
1987
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Author

Alan Moore

Alan Moore is often described as one of the most visionary and influential writers in the world of graphic novels and comic books. With a career spanning decades, he’s a master at weaving complex narratives that push the boundaries of the medium, exploring everything from the nature of power to the intricacies of human consciousness. His work has inspired not just comic book fans but readers of all literary genres, and his impact on storytelling in the 20th and 21st centuries is undeniable. Born in Northampton, England, in 1953, Moore’s journey into writing began with a fascination for literature, horror, and the countercultural movements of…